US Bridges

FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-300 Ramp / I-40 Ebl · Structure no. 79I00400065

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B. is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 300 Exit Rp
CrossesI-40 E.B.
LocationSR-300 Ramp / I-40 Ebl
RouteState Highway 300
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19009, -90.01423
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,567 (2021)
Projected traffic416 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B. carry?

About 24,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B.?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 300 Exit Rp over I-40 E.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.